teach them how to dream

I wouldn’t say Ethel was insensitive but she was definitely a bit more tough and rough around the edges compared to Jackie. She grew up in a family much like the Kennedys, so I would say she was a lot more like a Kennedy sister. Jackie was brought up with one younger sister in a very different environment, which probably makes her a more sensitive and emotional person. In terms of Ethel and Bobby, I think her outgoing personality gave Bobby more confidence to be more outgoing. She always supported him in campaigns and encouraged him.

I know that David and Bobby were pretty close during his life. David reminded Bobby a lot of himself and he kind of took him under his wing. From what I read, Ethel did not handle his death very well, she was distraught and not herself for a long time.

thank you sm!!! and I haven’t found that many great books on him, but I would recommendd After Camelot by J. Randy Taraborrelli , it’s great for info on David post-Bobby assassination

i’m actually not sure how he proposed, if anyone knows and could let us know that would awesome . and from what I read he was aware of the pregnancy because she was pretty far along in terms of knowing (although not really showing that much), it seemed like most of the family knew too so i’m sure he did. and the cutest thing, ahh that’s hard well I love taylor swift’s song, starlight, it’s not totally accurate but inspired by bobby and ethel. and I love hickory hill and what an amazing environment they created together there together! I am going to go back through my excerpts and find a specific story though & i’ll make a post for it!